St Wilfrid's Church Metheringham - Autumn 2009

Unfortunately St Wilfrid's Church has suffered from an outbreak of dry rot. It was first noticed at a high level on the internal walls of the south side of the church.

David Glew, of the Lincoln firm Glew & Smith, is the inspecting architect for the church, and he arranged firstly ladder access, then internal scaffolding and an external cherry picker to investigate the problem. It was found that the gutter was blocked, causing water to overflow onto wall below, which in turn had made the timber roof structure wet, following which the dry rot had started to grow. Emergency repairs are now being drawn up for the approval of the Diocesan Advisory Committee, before the actual works can be carried out.

This part of the roof may well have to be shored up to make it safe and then estimates of costs will be required, the early estimate given is around £20,000, but I will let you know once quotations have come in.

The church council have met to discuss the situation as this has come up unexpectedly and is an expense not budgeted for. If anyone would like to give a donation towards this work please contact the churchwardens. Also please support our fundraising events.

Richard Brewin (Hon Treasurer)